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Medicines Information Centre

Our drug information pharmacists have been providing free, accurate, evidence-based advice to healthcare workers since 1980. We are based in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Cape Town.

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Our aim with MIC News is to keep you up to date with current issues, including the safety, efficacy and availability of medicines.

Rare adverse-effects of finasteride

Both EU and UK medicines regulators have recently mandated the introduction of patient cards into packaging of finasteride which is used for management of both alopecia and benign prostatic hypertrophy.

When and how to de-prescribe

An interesting perspective published in JAMA Network reminds us that the benefits of certain medications for certain patients may change over time.

N-acetylcysteine regimens for paracetamol overdose

There are a number of dosing protocols for the administration of IV N-acetylcysteine (NAC) following a toxic paracetamol ingestion.

SA HIV/TB Hotline App

South Africa's best application for healthcare workers to answer all queries related to HIV and TB, including a drug-interaction checker. Available on Android and Apple phones.

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Access medicines information effortlessly

The SAMF (South African Medicines Formulary) has been a trusted reference resource for South African healthcare workers since 1988. Your favourite reference is now available digitally.

Poster summary of guidelines

Download our posters and educational material. The posters are summaries of the latest guidelines. Print them, put them up in the clinic, and remember to phone if you get stuck.

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